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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.90, 1,539.45 and 673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.90, 1,539.45 and 673.55 is: 929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.90 : 1,539.45 = 673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.90/1,539.45 = 673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.90x = 1,539.45 × 673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.90x = 1,036,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,888.85/1,115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.20

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